• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Quad A 2016: US Army eyes revolutionary UAS

  29th April 2016

  The US Army is planning to set out fresh requirements in the mid-2020s for a runway-independent UAS, with the service potentially eyeing revolutionary designs that …

• Digital Battlespace

  EW Europe: App encryption threatens surveillance

  10th May 2016

  The increasing use of commercial products such as the internet and smartphones by terrorist organisations to carry out their operations presents a new challenge to …

• Naval Warfare

  First Mk IV RIB delivery scheduled

  11th April 2016

  The first of sixty new Pacific 24 Mk IV Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB) destined for the Royal Navy will be delivered by manufacturer BAE Systems …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2016: Legacy Black Hawks to go unmanned

  5th May 2016

  Sikorsky is on track to roll out the first UH-60A Black Hawk prototype fitted with optionally-piloted capabilities later this year, company officials have confirmed. It …

• Naval Warfare

  Danish navy hunts for RHIBs

  15th April 2016

  Denmark's Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has invited potential vendors to discuss plans to provide the Royal Danish Navy with new 8.5m rigid-hull inflatable …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2016: Integration challenges for industry

  2nd May 2016

  Among the myriad of unmanned technologies on offer at this year’s Xponential one of the key challenges for the industry is how to integrate the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2016: UAVs go truly unmanned

  27th April 2016

  The word ‘unmanned’ in unmanned aerial vehicle can often be misleading, particularly as drones generally require a team of men and women to fly them, …

• Defence Notes

  US military expand kinetic energy efforts

  9th May 2016

  The US Marine Corps (USMC) is joining the US Army in an expanded vision for kinetic human-generated energy designs, also known as kinetic energy harvesting. …

• Defence Helicopter

  Switching to BrightNite

  3rd May 2016

  Elbit Systems believes it has made a significant breakthrough in night vision technology, following a series of demonstration flight tests of its BrightNite system in …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2016: Power to make its point

  27th April 2016

  South Korean company Kokam launched their new range of unmanned vehicle capable high energy battery solutions on 26 April, days before the start of the …

• Land Warfare

  More M88A1 conversions

  28th April 2016

  BAE Systems has been awarded a $109.7 million contract modification from the US Army to convert 36 of its M88A1 recovery vehicles to the M88A2 …

• Defence Helicopter

  Longbow radar for Indian Apaches

  3rd May 2016

  Longbow will provide Longbow Fire Control Radar (FCR) systems for the Indian Air Force’s Apache AH-64E helicopters, it was announced on 30 April. The radars …

• Naval Warfare

  Canadian frigate tests surface missiles

  12th April 2016

  Canada's HMCS Vancouver, a Halifax-class frigate, has successfully tested Harpoon Block II surface-to-surface missiles against a shore-based target, it was announced on 8 April. The …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2016: Clean comms for Clear-Com

  27th April 2016

  Communications provider Clear-Com will showcase their new DX410 wireless intercom system and other connectivity solutions at Xponential in New Orleans, running from 2-5 May. The …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2016: Fire Scout deploys with next-gen controls

  1st May 2016

  In partnership with the US Navy Raytheon has developed an advanced mission control for the MQ-8 Fire Scout with the first littoral mission taking place …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Minehunters

  Kormoran II Class MCM (4-6) [Poland]

  Programme Background Timeline As of March 2022, the Kormoran II-class consists of six minehunters for the Polish Navy. However, as of June 2022, only one vessel has been ...

• Frigates

  MKS 180 Programme (5-6) [Germany]

  Programme Background Requirements The MKS 180 frigate programme for the Federal German Navy reflects the desire for the German government to become more engaged on ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | C295 MPAs [India]

  In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...

• Data links

  Data links | C295 MPAs [India]

  In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | C295 MPAs [India]

  In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | C295 MPAs [India]

  In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...

• Maritime patrol

  C295 MPAs [India]

  Programme Background In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Multirole Underwater Seabed Surveillance Ship (MU3S) [Italy]

  In June 2024, during a presentation provided at the NATO Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), the Italian Navy detailed the new capabilities it ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multirole Underwater Seabed Surveillance Ship (MU3S) [Italy]

  In June 2024, during a presentation provided at the NATO Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), the Italian Navy detailed the new capabilities it ...

• UAS: communication systems

  UAS: communication systems | Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]

  The Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) programme seeks to develop and acquire a family of systems, including crewed and uncrewed aircraft, to replace rotary life aircraft ...

• UAS: flight control systems

  UAS: flight control systems | Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]

  The Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) programme seeks to develop and acquire a family of systems, including crewed and uncrewed aircraft, to replace rotary life aircraft ...

• Military helicopters - maritime

  MH-60R Seahawk (Saudi Arabia)

  The sale is aimed at improving Saudi Arabia’s capability to meet current and future threats from enemy weapon systems, provide the capability to identify, engage ...

• Military helicopters - light/training

  AW119 Koala-Portugal

  The order includes options for a further two aircraft. The helicopters will be deployed in a range of missions, including training, MEDEVAC, troop transport and ...

• UAS: communication systems

  UAS: communication systems | Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) [UK]

  The Royal Navy's (RN) Uncrewed Aerial Systems Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC), or Heavy Lift Challange, is a developmental programme exploring cargo-carrying uncrewed technology and new acquisition approaches.  Phase ...

• UAS: flight control systems

  UAS: flight control systems | Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) [UK]

  The Royal Navy's (RN) Uncrewed Aerial Systems Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC), or Heavy Lift Challange, is a developmental programme exploring cargo-carrying uncrewed technology and new acquisition approaches.  Phase ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Sea: navigation radar

  FAR-3000

  The FAR-3000 is Furuno's chart radar used to provide situational awareness and navigation safety. It has been developed mainly as a commercial radar, but New ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Protecteur Class JSS

  The Canadian government announced on 2 June 2013 the selection of the Berlin-class design, proposed by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Canada, to meet the Royal Canadian Navy’s ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Scorpene Class

  The Chilean Scorpene-class were procured from the consortium composed of Naval Group and Navantia in the late 1990s. The submarines, which were delivered between 2005 and ...

• Sea: naval surveillance radar, Sea: surveillance system radar

  SharpEye

  The SharpEye radar is available in S- and X-band configurations. In the former, the radar has a peak output power of 200W and an average ...

• Minehunters

  Kormoran II Class

  Three Kormoran II-class minehunters were budgeted for the Polish Navy in 2011, and a contract was placed for a prototype in 2013, with the first ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Gotland Class

  Three Gotland-class (A19) conventional attack submarines are in service with the Swedish navy. First-of-class, HMwMS Gotland and HMwMS Uppland have completed a mid-life upgrade. A contract ...

• Data links

  Multimedia Com HDLP

  HDLP is a software object providing data link layer services for HF radio data communications. It has been designed for insertion as the data link ...

• Patrol boats

  Warrior Class (Stan Patrol 6211)

  Under Project Biro, the South African Navy is acquiring three new multi-mission inshore patrol vessels. The project is expected to run for approximately seven years, ...

• Subsystems: hardware

  Maritime Console

  The Discovery Machine Maritime Console can create highly intelligent entities for use in simulated training events. It is designed to work with the USN Joint ...

• Air: COMINT and ELINT systems

  FlyingFish Maritime

  The FlyingFish Maritime SIGINT system is one of several derivatives of the FlyingFish Airborne Satellite Monitoring System developed by Horizon Technologies. Designed to be mounted ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  SitaWare Maritime

  Developed by Systematic, SitaWare Maritime is a C4ISR system that emphasises interoperability, the ability to provide a recognised maritime picture, and data-led decision-making aids. According ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  AeroForce 380

  The AeroForce 380 is a MALE fixed-wing drone. Based on the Milkor 380, it is tailored for maritime surveillance and Coast Guard missions. It can ...

• Maritime patrol

  Cessna Maritime Patrol

  The Cessna 'special mission' Maritime Patrol Aircraft is a variant of the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet developed by Textron aviation. Textron has stated the onboard systems, ...

• EO/IR systems

  Tornado-ER

  The Tornado-ER is an EO panoramic scanning and automatic maritime target detection system that can automatically detect a range of land and maritime targets, including ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  iSea-30HD

  The iSea-30HD is part of the iSea family of compact observation systems designed for the harsh maritime environment. It features highly sensitive sensors, gyro-stabilization, and ...